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The lizard is a female-only species that reproduces by producing an egg through parthenogenesis. Despite reproducing asexually, and being an all-female species, the whiptail still engages in mating behavior with other females of its own species, giving rise to the common nickname "lesbian lizards".



Has anyone heard of the whiptail lizard? The males are extinct so the females still have sex and make eggs together. It's so interesting!

Even the Westboro Baptist Church were condemning them :haylul:


Here is a small article talking about the species.

Source: Lesbian Lizards a Hybrid Species Out of New Mexico - Guardian Liberty Voice

Lesbian Lizards a Hybrid Species Out of New Mexico


There is a hybrid species of lizards out of New Mexico that is known as the Leaping Lesbian Lizards. This variety of reptile is actually the product of inter-breeding between two distinct species of native lizards. These unique reptiles are found in the northern portions of Mexico, as well as in New Mexico and Arizona.

This hybrid species, the Leaping Lesbian Lizards, also go by the name New Mexico Whiptail Lizard. In fact, the Whiptail is the state’s official reptile. It is one of a number of reptiles that is known to be parthenogenic. This means that this particular species of lizard uses asexual reproduction, so the development and growth of the reptiles embryos occurs without there being any fertilization.

The creation of the Leaping Lesbian Lizards takes place through the hybridization of the western whiptail and the little striped whiptail. Once the hybrid species is formed, they can actually reproduce through parthenogenic reproduction. If a male is born out of the hybridization process, they are actually sterile and seemingly do not live long, but through parthenogenesis the female population is able to reproduce.

Essentially the Leaping Lesbian Lizards, a hybrid species out of New Mexico, are actually a highly evolved reptile species capable of reproduction asexually, as well as through the hybridization process. These reproductive traits seem to be very prevalent across a number of different varieties of whiptail lizards.

Lesbian Lizard

These small reptiles can grow to be up to nine inches in length, with a long tale and a slender body shape. Their coloring is ether a brown or black, with seven distinct pale yellow stripes that run from their tales to their heads. They will often have pale spots that can be found between the stripes. On the undersides of their bodies, the coloring is either pale blue or white. Even their throats are a unique color, ranging from a blue-green to a blue. These color characteristics are part of their natural adaptation to their environments and habitats.

The Leaping Lesbian Lizards are very similar to other varieties of whiptail lizards in their actions and behaviors. The lizards are known for being wary and darting for cover if they are approached. These reptiles are also known to be fast moving and energetic. When the Leaping Lesbian Lizards choose to reproduce, it often occurs in the middle of the summer, and there are four unfertilized eggs laid. Approximately eight weeks later, those eggs will hatch.

One of the biggest reasons why this species of lizard has been dubbed the Leaping Lesbian Lizard, is the fact that although they are reproducing asexually, the females still engage in mating behaviors. This is due to the fact that as an all-female species, this mating activity actually allows for the stimulation needed to bring about ovulation. Without this mating behavior and stimulation, the lizards would be unable to lay their eggs.

Typically the Leaping Lesbian Lizard can be found in both a grasslands or desert environment, as long as the climate is semi-arid, which is why the hybrid species can easily be found in New Mexico. Mountainside woodlands, rocky areas, grassland and shrubland are all known habitats of this particular species of whiptail.

While many debate the ideas of homosexuality, animals such as the hybrid species, Leaping Lesbian Lizards, easily showcase that sexual acts between the same gender do occur in nature. This is not the only animal to engage in same sex pairings, but their name alone, easily showcases their sexuality.
 

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omg that‘s supee intresting. never heard of that species
 

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Ikr? Despite not needing anyone to reproduce, they still have sex as well. It's so fascinating lol
it really is super fascinating.
 
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it really is super fascinating.
I really hope the homophobes don't find out this species though, I can see them wanting to get rid of them and killing these poor lizards.

Even if the lizards reproduce asexually, they still need to mate to reproduce:
"One of the biggest reasons why this species of lizard has been dubbed the Leaping Lesbian Lizard, is the fact that although they are reproducing asexually, the females still engage in mating behaviors. This is due to the fact that as an all-female species, this mating activity actually allows for the stimulation needed to bring about ovulation. Without this mating behavior and stimulation, the lizards would be unable to lay their eggs. "

This is truly fascinating! I guess not everyone needs a man in this world, huh? :rosesmug::haylul:
 
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I wanna be one of those lizards in my next life, will get more action than I do now
Plus you wouldn't be subjected to homophobia. You can just find a mate and help her make her babies.
 
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I also found another interesting thing about these lizards:

When they reproduce, their babies are not the exact clones of their mothers, so when they have diseases etc, usually in other species who reproduce asexually, they are the exact clones of their babies, so if they manage to get diseases, etc then the babies will also get diseases and this can wipe them out.
With this whiptail lizard, however, since their reproduction babies are not the same as them, if the mother carries a disease, their babies will not carry the same disease as her mother, so it's probably almost impossible for them to go extinct like this.
 

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